Question Solve the equation x=−353Alternative Form x=−17.6˙ Evaluate 50=5x−3−8xSubtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 5x−8xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (5−8)xSubtract the numbers −3x 50=−3x−3Swap the sides of the equation −3x−3=50Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −3x=50+3Add the numbers −3x=53Change the signs on both sides of the equation 3x=−53Divide both sides 33x=3−53Divide the numbers x=3−53Solution x=−353Alternative Form x=−17.6˙ Show Solution Rewrite the equation 3x=−53 Evaluate 50=5x−3−8xEvaluate More Steps Evaluate 5x−3−8xSubtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 5x−8xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (5−8)xSubtract the numbers −3x −3x−3 50=−3x−3Rewrite the expression −3x−3=50Move the constant to the right side −3x=53Solution 3x=−53 Show Solution Graph